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Phytobiotics to improve health and production of broiler chickens: Functions beyond the antioxidant activity

Author

Kikusato M.

Journal Title

Animal Bioscience

Publication Year

2021

Topics

#Antioxidant

Summary

Phytobiotics are gaining attention as alternatives to synthetic antibiotic growth promoters in broiler chickens, exhibiting diverse biological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. This review focuses on the bioavailability of phytobiotics and their impact on intestinal function, inflammatory status, gut microbiota, systemic inflammation, and metabolism, discussing the mechanisms by which they contribute to growth promotion in chickens.

Journal Influence

[Animal Bioscience]